Table 3:

Applications of computer-based technologies in dental aspects

	Virtual reality	Augmented reality	CAD/CAM systems
Prosthodontics		Diagnosis and treatment planning for implant placement	Fabrication of crown and bridge frameworks Fabrication of custom made abutments for implants Designing and manufacturing of implant surgical splints Designing and manufacturing RPD metal frameworks Designing complete dentures Virtual articulator which used in many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Maxillofacial Surgery	Training by performing virtual surgery 3D observation of surgical site	Superimposition of radiographs over the surgical site Implant placement during surgery	Making maxillofacial prosthesis
Orthodontics		Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases	Diagnosis and treatment planning Determining the position of impacted maxillary canines
Periodontics	Training of scaling	Differentiating between pathological and normal conditions
Restorative Dentistry	Training tooth preparation		Fabricating indirect restorations